- 1 kilo shrimps, jumbo
- salt
- pepper
- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 clove(s) of garlic
- 1 tablespoon(s) thyme
- 50 g ouzo
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
- 1 kilo okra
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- 1/4 bunch mint
- 1/4 bunch parsley
Shrimp and okra stew
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Gluten Free Diet
Excludes foods containing gluten, such as wheat, barley, rye and their by-products.
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Dairy Free Diet
Excludes foods such as milk, yoghurt, cheese and their by-products.
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Egg Free Diet
It is usually followed when someone is allergic to this food.
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Nuts Free Diet
It is usually followed when someone is allergic to nuts.
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Low in Sugars Diet
Limits all sources of added sugars and encourages the reduction of high-carbohydrate (high glycemic index) foods. A claim that a food can be classified as LS can be made when it contains less than 5 gr of sugars per 100 gr of solid food or 2.5 gr of sugars per 100 ml of liquid food.
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15'
Ηands on
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20'
Cook Time
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6-8
Portion(s)
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1
Difficulty
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Method
- Place a deep frying pan over high heat.
- Cut the shrimps lengthways and add them into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, add olive oil, and then add them into the hot frying pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until they are golden.
- Finely chop the garlic and add it to the pan. Add the thyme, deglaze the pan with the ouzo, and remove from the heat.
- Place the frying pan on heat again.
- Finely chop the onion, add it to the frying pan, and sauté.
- Add the okra and mix.
- Add the canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, cover with the lid, lower the heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Then, add the shrimps, mix, and remove from the heat.
- Add the mint and the parsley finely chopped, mix, and serve.
Nutritional
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Nutrition information per portion
Calories
Shows how much energy food releases to our bodies. Daily caloric intake depends mainly on the person’s weight, sex and physical activity level. An average individual needs about 2000 kcal / day.
Fatty Acids
Are essential to give energy to the body while helping to maintain the body temperature. They are divided into saturated "bad" fats and unsaturated "good" fats.
Saturated Fats
Known as "bad" fats are mainly found in animal foods. It is important to check and control on a daily basis the amount you consume.
Carbohydrates
The main source of energy for the body. Great sources are the bread, cereals and pasta. Use complex carbohydrates as they make you feel satiated while they have higher nutritional value.
Sugars
Try to consume sugars from raw foods and limit processed sugar. It is important to check the labels of the products you buy so you can calculate how much you consume daily.
Protein
It is necessary for the muscle growth and helps the cells to function well. You can find it in meat, fish, dairy, eggs, pulses, nuts and seeds.
Fibers
They are mainly found in plant foods and they can help regulate a good bowel movement while maintaining a balanced weight. Aim for at least 25 grams of fiber daily.
Salt
A small amount of salt daily is necessary for the body. Be careful though not to overdo it and not to exceed 6 grams of salt daily
*Based on an adult’s daily reference intake of 2000 kcal.
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